Bernd Hiller & Sohn Antonio Stradivari Viola
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Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Antonio Stradivari Viola
Product Info
Article Number:
585832
Brand:
Bernd Hiller & Sohn
Model:
Antonio Stradivari Viola
Category:
Acoustic Violas
Price:
$10,780.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Bernd Hiller Antonio Stradivari viola is a seriously well-made instrument—you can feel the care that went into it. The sound is warm and focused, really singing with a beautiful depth. It’s ideal for experienced players and professionals seeking a traditional, European-crafted viola with excellent projection and responsiveness.
Product Description
- Bernd Hiller & Sohn Antonio Stradivari Viola
- Viola 16" / 41 cm
- Model according to Antonio Stradivari
- Completely handmade in Germany by master violin maker Bernd Hiller in Markneukirchen
- All components of the instrument are perfectly harmonised by Bernd Hiller
- Old seasoned tonewood
- Beautiful narrow grained spruce top
- Deeply flamed split maple back
- Deeply flamed sides and neck
- Red-brown varnish made from our own formula of fine natural resins and oils
- Fingerboard
- upper and lower saddle made of high-quality ebony
- Berdani ebony pegs - French model
- Berdani ebony tailpiece - French model 127mm with 4 integrated titanium fine tuners
- Berdani ebony chinrest - Guarneri model with titanium tuners - anti-allergic
- Berdani ebony endpin
- Decentralised centre for adjusting the tension of the tailpiece
- Evah Pirazzi Gold strings
- Integrated titanium fine tuners on all 4 strings
- Despiau bridge
- Powerful and dark in the lower registers
- Rounded sound and rich in overtones in the upper registers
- Fast response and slim neck
- Slim model
- Very pleasant to play
- Scale: 367 mm
- Including certificate from master luthier Bernd Hiller
PROS
- • Hand-selected tonewood yields a rich, complex, and resonant tone.
- • The Berdani ebony fittings offer exceptional responsiveness and tuning stability.
- • German craftsmanship ensures meticulous construction and long-term durability.
- • The narrow-grained spruce top promotes clarity and projection across the range.
CONS
- • The deeply flamed maple back, while beautiful, can contribute to a slightly darker overall tone.
- • The Guarneri chinrest might require adjustment for some players’ preferences.
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible for many student or intermediate players.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
16" / 41 cm
Top Wood
Narrow-grained Spruce
Back & Sides
Deeply flamed Split Maple
Fingerboard
High-quality Ebony
Bow Included
No
Case Included
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
It leans towards a more traditional, slightly darker tone than many contemporary German models, with a greater emphasis on warmth and resonance.
Absolutely; the ebony fittings are renowned for their responsiveness and precise tuning, contributing noticeably to the instrument's overall performance.
This viola shines in the hands of advanced players or professionals who appreciate nuanced tone and exceptional craftsmanship.
